Other #1 songs on April 1, 1978
Across genres and charts

Ready for the Times to Get Better by Crystal Gayle

#1 country song

Ready for the Times to Get Better

Crystal Gayle

Come into My Heart (all cuts) by USA European Connection

#1 dance track

Come into My Heart (all cuts)

USA European Connection

The Closer I Get to You by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway

#1 R&B song

The Closer I Get to You

Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway

Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush

#1 song in the UK

Wuthering Heights

Kate Bush

Notable April 1 Birthdays
Born in the 1970s

Brad Meltzer

Writer

Born April 1, 1970

Darren McCarty

Ice Hockey Player

Born April 1, 1972

Christian Finnegan

Actor

Born April 1, 1973

David Gilliland

Racing Driver

Born April 1, 1976

Vitor Belfort

Mixed Martial Arts Fighter

Born April 1, 1977

Jesse Tobias

Guitarist

Born April 1, 1972

Rachel Maddow

Television Host and Commentator

Born April 1, 1973